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To the Website of the Governor General of Jamaica

The Governor-General of Jamaica is appointed by Her Majesty The Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister, within the constitutional monarchical system of Government provided by the Jamaican Constitution. He is, “Her Majesty’s representative in Jamaica”.

The Governor-General personifies the State by powers and functions limited to those provided for, by, or under, the Constitution or any other law... read more

Sir Kenneth Hall

His Excellency

His Excellency the Most Honourable Professor Sir Kenneth Octavius Hall, ON, GCMG, OJ, was appointed Governor-General of Jamaica on February 16, 2006... read more
Sir Kenneth Hall

Her Excellency

Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Hall was appointed an Alister McIntyre Senior Research Fellow in 2002... read more